Vjosa Springs Hydroelectric Plant Dam
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Greece
The Vjosa Springs Hydroelectric Plant dam, constructed in 1987, created an artificial lake that cut off the natural water supply downstream of the Vjosa River in northwestern Greece. This has caused severe ecological damage, including reduced river flow, habitat loss, and decline in fish populations. Environmental organizations are calling for the restoration of environmental water flow to protect
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro
- Location
- Greece
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Press Project
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Original status | Completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Vjosa Springs Hydroelectric Plant dam, constructed in 1987, created an artificial lake that cut off the natural water supply downstream of the Vjosa River in northwestern Greece. This has caused severe ecological damage, including reduced river flow, habitat loss, and decline in fish populations. Environmental organizations are calling for the restoration of environmental water flow to protect the river's ecosystem. |
Original sector | Water Infrastructure |
Location
Country | Greece |
Source
Source | The Press Project |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro |
Article published date | 2025-05-25 |
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